Today (Tuesday, August 20th) the British Country Music Association announced its 2019 nominations. A host of homegrown and international talent have been recognised for their incredible successes this year including the likes of Ward Thomas, Sarah Darling, Twinnie, Maren Morris, Lauren Alaina, Kezia Gill and many, many more.
The country music genre is officially the fastest-growing style of music in Britain and it’s amazing seeing so much talent on show at the BCMA’s along with international acts being recognised for their wonderful contribution to the UK over the past twelve months.
Key nominees include Sarah Darling in the International Album and Tour categories, Twinnie in Best Female, Ward Thomas in the Best Duo and UK Album and The Wandering Hearts in the Best Entertainer category.
The full list of British Country Music Awards 2019 nominations is as follows:
BEST FEMALE:
Kezia Gill
Jade Helliwell
Emma Jade
Laura Oakes
Twinnie
BEST MALE:
Gary Quinn
Stevie O’Connor
Gary Nugent
Danny McMahon
Jake Morrell
UK BAND:
Morganway
Backwoods Creek
The Wandering Hearts
Remember Monday
The Southern Companion
UK DUO:
Gasoline & Matches
The Shires
Ward Thomas
Cinder Hill
Holloway Road
INTERNATIONAL TOURING ACT
Sarah Darling
Royal South
Lauren Alaina
William Michael Morgan
American Young
ORIGINAL UK FESTIVAL:
Millport Country Music
Buckle and Boots
Dixie Fields
FSA Fest
The Long Road
UK VIDEO:
Local Man’s Star – Kezia Gill
Tequila’s A Healer – Gasoline & Matches
Bumpin’ Into You – Gary Quinn
When I See You – Danny McMahon
Drive – Jade Helliwell
BEST UK MUSICIAN:
Tom Wright
Luke Thomas
Steven Marks
Sarah Jory
Oliver Hopkins
BEST UK ENTERTAINER:
Jade Helliwell
Kezia Gill
Steve O’Connor
Twinnie
The Wandering Hearts
HORIZON ARTIST:
Remember Monday
Alan Finlan
Katiee Kross
Emily Lockett
Gareth Nugent
INTERNATIONAL ALBUM:
The Prequal – Luke Combs
Reboot – Brooks & Dunn
Girl – Maren Morris
Stages – Cassadee Pope
Wonderland – Sarah Darling
UK ALBUM:
Shine A Light – Southern Companion
Restless Minds – Ward Thomas
Dead Ends and Detours – Kezia Gill
Happy Ever After – Simon James
Unfinished Business – Katy Hurt
INTERNATIONAL SONG:
The Bones – Maren Morris
God’s Country – Blake Shelton
Beer Never Broke My Heart – Luke Combs
Cry, Cry – Royal South
Blessed – Lewis Brice
UK SONG:
When I See You – Danny McMahon
Stormchaser – Jade Helliwell
Local Man’s Star – Kezia Gill
Better When I’m Drunk – Twinnie
Bumpin’ Into You – Gary Quinn
Voting for the awards is now open to BCMA members!
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